Dysautonomia
Dysautonomia is a rare but serious disease that affects the autonomic nervous system, has many symptoms, and offers few treatment options.
A big part of Dysautonomia is knowing what is, its symptoms, and causes. First, Dysautonomia is an umbrella term which describes multiple problems throughout the body. Such as dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system which controls functions of the body like the cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal system, metabolic system, endocrine system. Those who get Dysautonomia have trouble regulating these systems. Second, Dysautonomia can be life threatening and ranges from mild to disabling. Those who have Dysautonomia report increased symptoms after illness, trauma, or immunizations and children tend to struggle more than adults with basic functions of life. Dysautonomia tends to affect more females than males; it has a female to male ratio of 5-1. This disease is not very well known/heard about in society because it is such a rare disease (“What is Dysautonomia? What Causes Dysautonomia?”). Third, Dysautonomia can be diagnosed in different forms and with other diseases. Most people get diagnosed with another disease along with Dysautonomia. Some of these diseases/conditions that Dysautonomia is diagnosed with are Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Parkinson’s disease. People can also be diagnosed in different forms such as; Neurally Mediated Syncope (chronic condition where blood pools and there is a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (fast heart rate when going from sitting to standing position relating to orthostatic intolerance), Pure Autonomic Failure (failure of the autonomic nervous system were patients normally survive ...
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While there are many different types of dysarthria diagnosis’s and treatments to go with the specified diagnosis, the collaborative effort of all involved are essential to the successful outcomes of the client involved to lead a normal a life as possible in their circumstances.
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It appears that Mr Smith is suffering from a cardiovascular disease as the majority of his presenting features are all associated with it. Mr Smith has got Dyspnea as he reports shortness of breath that has been worsening over the last five years, his Dyspnea is more so associated with physical activity. In most cases Dyspnea is caused by Cardiac ishemia, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure (Sarkar S, 2006) therefore the management Dyspnea varies as it usually indicates another condition.
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